WarFTPd Multiple Command CPU Consumption DoS

medium Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 1842

Synopsis

The remote host is vulnerable to a Denial of Service (DoS) attack.

Description

The remote WarFTPd server is running a 1.71 version. It is possible for a remote user to cause a denial of service on a host running Serv-U FTP Server, G6 FTP Server or WarFTPd Server. Repeatedly submitting an 'a:/' GET or RETR request, appended with arbitrary data, will cause the CPU usage to spike to 100%.

Solution

Upgrade to the latest version of WarFTPd.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 1842

Family: FTP Servers

Published: 8/20/2004

Updated: 3/6/2019

Nessus ID: 10822

Reference Information

BID: 2698

Detections

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